2026-10-02

Discuss with advanced Postdocs and Junior Professors from different research fields and different research institutions what a career in research means! The half-day event for doctoral researchers provides an overview of the German research career system and highlights important career factors, criteria and aspects relevant to an academic career. Register now!

2026-09-24

The Research Academy workshop offer for all postdocs and the junior faculty of the UA Ruhr in the winter semester 2026/2027 has been published.  The program consists mainly of short, intensive workshops. They are held online in English or German. Registration for all events is now open.

2026-09-21

Our upcoming workshop supports the Junior Faculty and posdocs of the University Alliance Ruhr in reflecting on self-leadership while actively defining their contribution to the research organization. You will build your personal Self-Leadership System and create your 12-month engagement plan. Register by 19 October.

2026-09-03

During the practical dialogue, alumni share their personal experiences from the non-academic professional world with doctoral candidates and postdocs from the University Alliance Ruhr. On this year's panel, six guests will talk about their career prospects and challenges. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas informally in small groups. Register now!

2026-07-09

Promotion in der Tasche und dann die Frage: in der Wissenschaft bleiben – oder vielleicht doch in die freie Wirtschaft wechseln? Aber wie fange ich das an und bin ich für Unternehmen überhaupt interessant? Um Wissenschaftler*innen auf dem Karriereweg Entscheidungshilfen zu geben, hatten wir vor zwei Jahren connecting.ruhr ins Leben gerufen. Am 7. Juli 2026 ging es dafür in die dritte Runde.